The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) this afternoon reported there is a tactical evacuation underway of six homes in the 6700 block of Rosen…
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Nominations open for Business Excellence Awards
The time has come to once again celebrate business in the Columbia Valley! This year marks the 27th time that the Columbia Valley Chamber of…
Locals to be enshrined in Canadian Ski Hall of Fame
Heiko and Linda Socher, keystones of the Elk Valley skiing culture, have been installed in the Canadian Ski Hall of Fame. The Canadian Ski Hall…
Rural transfer station plan open for public review
Following a detailed service review, public survey, series of workshops with, and input from the Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) Board, the DRAFT Rural…
Repair work closes spray park and washrooms
The City of Kimberley this morning (August 20) reported that due to an unexpected sanitary main repair in the Rotary Park area, the spray park…
New Officer-in-Charge for Cranbrook Detachment
The Southeast District RCMP is pleased to announce that Staff Sergeant Rob Hughes has been promoted and commissioned to the rank of Inspector and selected as the…
Notice of Nomination provided for 2026 election
The Chief Election Officer for the City of Cranbrook has provided official Notice of Nomination for the 2026 General Local Election. Nominations will be received…
Wildfire smoke drifting back into region
Environment Canada today (August 19) issued a yellow air quality alert that covers the entire East Kootenay and Creston area. The region will be impacted,…
Kootenay Lake Ferry sailing cancellations August 20
Please be advised that the Kootenay Lake Ferry will be out of service for required maintenance work from Thursday, August 20 at 9:40 p.m. to…
Ed Fest charging thisaway
Inspired by the mysticism surrounding the escape and wild adventure of a circus elephant, who came to be known as Cranbrook Ed, Ed Fest is…